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NATO reports Military Committee visits Iceland, praises contributions

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Military Committee visited Iceland 1–3 June 2026
Iceland contributes to situational awareness in the GIUK Gap

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NATO reports the Military Committee visited Iceland on 1–3 June 2026 and inspected the NATO Radar and Communication site in Bolungarvík.
Jónas G. Allansson emphasized Iceland's commitment to hosting Allied operations and contributing to situational awareness in the GIUK Gap.
Lieutenant General Winston P. Brooks (DCMC) said Iceland is stepping up its contribution to the Alliance's posture in the North and highlighted the role of the Control and Reporting Centre Keflavik in feeding the recognized air picture into NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD).

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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 03 June 2026 2 MIN READ On 1-3 June 2026, the NATO Military Committee, led by its Deputy Chair (DCMC), Lieutenant General Winston P. Brooks, visited Iceland, including the NATO Radar and Communication site in Bolungarvík. Welcoming the Military Committee, Jónas G. Allansson, Chief of Defence of Iceland, emphasized “the growing importance of Allied cooperation in the North, deepening in response to our shared security challenges. Iceland remains committed to hosting and enabling Allied operations while contributing to NATO’s situational awareness in the GIUK Gap. The visit of the Military Committee provides a valuable opportunity to demonstrate how Iceland actively supports our collective defence and strengthens Alliance cohesion.” "NATO is navigating a demanding and rapidly changing security environment,” said DCMC during the visit, adding that “the Military Committee has seen how Iceland is stepping up its contribution to the Alliance‘s posture in the North Atlantic and Arctic, here at the heart of the GIUK Gap, as the eyes and the ears of NATO in the North. The visit has also given us a first-hand look at Icelandic companies at the forefront of dual-use innovation that plays a crucial role for the Alliance technological edge." DCMC also praised Iceland’s commitment in supporting NATO Air Surveillance mission and its importance in the High North. “The Control and Reporting Centre Keflavik has a crucial role to feed the recognized air picture into the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence – IAMD – system. It ensures the integrity of our airspace against current air threats,” said DCMC. During the visit, NATO Military Representatives were briefed on Iceland’s defence cooperation, the new Defence and Security Policy, and capability development. They also visited several Icelandic companies at the leading edge of technological innovation. The visit to Iceland gave the Military Committee a clear view on the NATO Ally’s capabilities, its strategic importance to the Alliance, and its efforts to ensure NATO’s unity and strength. This visit is part of the Military Committee’s ongoing assessment of work strands and progress in strengthening NATO’s warfighting capabilities, in fields like missile defence, long-range strike capabilities, drones, ammunition, and stockpiles. As a founding NATO member, Iceland has helped secure the Alliance for more than 75 years by providing host nation support to Allied operations, contributing to situational awareness and supporting NATO missions and operations through training, advice and assistance. Link was copied to clipboard GALLERIES NATO Military Committee visits Iceland 03 June 2026 1 / 3 Family Photo - The NATO Military Committee visits Iceland - 3 June 2026 Family Photo - The NATO Military Committee visits Iceland - 3 June 2026 The NATO Military Committee visits Iceland - 3 June 2026 Back VIEW METADATA VIEW IMAGE Assets details Description Creation date Location Themes Reference Resolution Aspect radio Format Usage right Credit

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